Director - Quality Management Systems and Improvement

infineon technologies asia pacific pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Director to lead Quality Management Systems & Improvement, driving QMS evolution, process excellence, and digitalization. You will influence cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable quality performance and support audits and continuous improvement.

The role demands deep expertise in Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical methods, with 12+ years of experience in quality leadership and a track record of cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• Min 12+ years of relevant working experience in quality systems and improvement.
• Qualifications through vocational training or a relevant 4+ year degree with subject-specific qualifications.
• Subject matter expert with deep expertise in quality discipline and cross-functional impact.
• Ability to interpret complex issues, propose best practices, and deliver effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Define, deploy, and digitalize quality management processes as Process Owner.
• Establish KPIs, reporting, data review and analysis for quality performance.
• Lead internal and external audits, support certifications and customer audits.
• Drive Zero Defects initiatives and problem-solving using Six Sigma + Lean.

Skills

Quality management systems

Audits

Six Sigma

Lean

Statistical methods

Education

4+ year degree or vocational training with relevant qualifications

Job description

Shape the future of quality excellence. As Director, Quality Management Systems & Improvement, you will lead the evolution of our Quality Management System (QMS), drive process excellence and digitalization, and strengthen a culture of Zero Defects and continuous improvement. Leverage your expertise in quality systems, audits, Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical methodologies to influence cross-functional teams and deliver sustainable quality performance.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Develop and manage the concept, implementation, maintenance, review, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Define, deploy, improve, and digitalize quality management business processes as the Process Owner.
• Establish and deploy business process requirements, including KPIs, reporting, data review, and analysis.
• Conduct process assurance activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. Monitor process effectiveness and drive appropriate corrective and improvement actions.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, prepare for and support certification and customer audits, and initiate and monitor corrective actions to ensure effective follow-up and closure of audit findings.
• Establish, deploy, and maintain effective documentation management processes and systems to support quality and compliance requirements.
• Plan, establish, review, and drive Next Level of Zero Defects (NLoZD) initiatives, activities, and related quality improvement projects.
• Drive problem solving and continuous improvement using the Thinking 6 Sigma+Lean toolbox.
• Apply structured methodologies to identify root causes, improve processes, and enhance quality performance.
• Establish and apply statistical methods to ensure production process stability and capability.
• Support quality methodologies including calibration, Measurement System Analysis (MSA/AMSA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

5 years

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Min 12+ years of relevant working experience, supported by extensive functional expertise and demonstrated capability in managing complex business challenges.
• Possesses qualifications through relevant vocational training with extensive subject-specific qualifications, or a relevant 4+ year degree with additional subject-specific qualifications, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through other pathways.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized depth and breadth of expertise within the relevant discipline or function.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret complex internal and external issues, recommend best practices, and develop effective solutions.
• Independently solves complex problems, applying a broad perspective to address issues with cross-functional business impact.
• Works independently with guidance required only in highly complex situations and serves as an advisor within the function or discipline.
• Guides and supports others in resolving complex issues and applies relevant functional strategies, theories, and concepts, including knowledge from related disciplines.
• May lead small teams or projects with broad organizational visibility and collaborate effectively across functions.

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